Effects of core and scapular stabilization exercises on scapular kinematics, shoulder performance, and pain and disability in office workers with scapular dyskinesis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20260223005

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-23

Start date

2025-02-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Scapular Dyskinesis Scapular Dyskinesis, Core Stability, Kinetic Chain, Shoulder Rehabilitation

Interventions

Participants in this group will complete a combined core and scapular stabilization exercise program. The exercise sessions will be performed three times per week for a total duration of four weeks. T

Experimental Other

Core and Scapular Stabilization Exercise Group (CSSE)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 20 and 50 years. 2. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30 kilograms per square meter. 3. Continuous computer use for at least 1 hour per session, accumulating to a total of at least 4 hours per day, for a duration of no less than 1 year. 4. Presence of observable scapular dyskinesis, specifically identified as Type 1 (inferior angle prominence), Type 2 (medial border prominence), or a mixed type combining Type 1 and Type 2.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of fractures or surgical procedures in the shoulder or neck region. 2. History of shoulder dislocation or specific shoulder joint injuries. 3. Presence of superior border prominence of the scapula (Type 3 scapular dyskinesis). 4. Diagnosis of rotator cuff tears or anterior biceps tendon tears. 5. Presence of rheumatoid arthritis or neurological disorders. 6. Diagnosis of cervical spondylosis or herniated intervertebral disc. 7. Shoulder pain severity score equal to or greater than 7 out of 10. 8. Low back pain resulting from disc compression or spinal degeneration. 9. Diagnosis of scoliosis or a thoracic kyphosis angle greater than 40 degrees. 10. Receipt of any physical therapy program specifically for the shoulder within the past 6 months. 11. Regular participation in core stabilization or scapular stabilization exercise routines.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Scapular Upward Rotation At baseline (prior to the intervention) and at the end of the 4-week intervention period. Measured using 2D Kinovea software to assess the angle of scapular upward rotation during arm elevation.,Functional Shoulder Performance At baseline (prior to the intervention) and at the end of the 4-week intervention period. Assessed using the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) by recording the number of touches performed.	—

Measure

Time frame

Scapular Upward Rotation At baseline (prior to the intervention) and at the end of the 4-week intervention period. Measured using 2D Kinovea software to assess the angle of scapular upward rotation during arm elevation.,Functional Shoulder Performance At baseline (prior to the intervention) and at the end of the 4-week intervention period. Assessed using the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) by recording the number of touches performed.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Shoulder Pain and Disability At baseline (prior to the intervention) and at the end of the 4-week intervention period. Measured using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) questionnaire to calculate the total score combining pain and disability subscales.	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSumarttra Sungkue

Walailak University

sumarttra.sn@wu.ac.th075676663

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026